Seoul Nightlife

  •   Western Bars and Hofs (Korean Bars)
    by Ewingjr98
  •   Western Bars and Hofs (Korean Bars)
    by Ewingjr98
  •   Western Bars and Hofs (Korean Bars)
    by Ewingjr98

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  • Western Bars and Hofs (Korean Bars), Seoul

    1. Western Bars and Hofs (Korean Bars)

    3 Alley Pub is a large European-style bar with many Westerners, a pool table, and a huge selection of beers from around the world. This is one of the biggest and most popular bars in Itaewon and it...   more
  • Hip Hop/Clubs, Seoul

    2. Hip Hop/Clubs

    Located in the heart of Itaewon, under the Hamilton Hotel, B One is one of the area's best nightclub. When I lived herein 2003-2004, the club was new and called Limelight. The club was OK before...   more
  • Area Reviews, Seoul

    3. Area Reviews

    Itaewon is the area in Seoul for military, foreigners and expats to just relax and drink. Back up until 2005 or 2010, visitors had to be cautious in Itaewon! For every "legitimate" bar with food and...   more
  • Other Things To Do, Seoul

    4. Other Things To Do

    This place is good, prettty much better than any other club in Korea. Volume brings in many of the world's higher ranked DJs, and the Friday/Saturday entrance fee reflects this. Entrance is usually...   more
  • Live Music Bar, Seoul

    5. Live Music Bar

    Once Upon a Blue Moon has live jazz nightly and makes a great date spot in an intimate, candlelit location. Drinks are a little pricey but worth it. OIBM is also much dressier than most, so don't wear...   more
  • Aggressive Entertainment, Seoul

    6. Aggressive Entertainment

    If you're in for a little craziness (read: sex) and have more money than brains, this is the place for you. First went here thinking it was a bar. Wondered why the waitresses were looking at the gal...   more
  • Noraebangs, Seoul

    7. Noraebangs

    Noraebang is Korea's version of Karaoke. Go with a local and you will have a blast drinking and singing John Denver songs... Noraebang are located all over Korea. In a Korean style place, your group...   more
  • Booking Club, Seoul

    8. Booking Club

    Ok, I labled this as a dance club. It is more like overpriced meat market. Here is the deal... You pay your waiter for a seat. The best seats are the most expensive, and will go for upwards of...   more
  • Event Bar, Seoul

    9. Event Bar

    This is a great little spot. The Outsider is a branch of the San Francisco bar (run by the owner's wife) but the one in Yeouido is all Korean. It's not a room salon (girls for hire) but it's more...   more
  • (Ballroom) Dance, Seoul

    10. (Ballroom) Dance

    Every last friday in a month, there is a big clubbing day in Seoul. You can byu a ticket for ca. 15 000 Won and enter 12 different clubs. The location is at Hondae, subway station: Hongik...   more
  • Bier Halle, Seoul

    11. Bier Halle

    Bier Halle is the name of a small chain of German-style beer and sausage houses located throughout Seoul. I have visited a few of the restaurants in such areas...   more
  • Soju Tent: Pojangmacha, Seoul

    12. Soju Tent: Pojangmacha

    Pojangmacha, known among Westerners as soju tents, are some of Korea's most popular eating and drinking establishments. The Korean name literally means covered...   more
  • Texas Bar, Seoul City Hall Area, Seoul

    13. Texas Bar, Seoul City Hall Area

    Texas Bar bills itself as an ice bar, but it is more of a traditional Western-style bar. It is Western-style, but not truly Western... this older bar just isn't...   more
  • The Jazz - Jongno, Seoul

    14. The Jazz - Jongno

    The Jazz is a bar (on the site of previous bars), located just a half block south of Tapgol Park at the southern end of Insadong. The bar is located on the...   more
  • Seven Luck Casino: Gambling, Seoul

    15. Seven Luck Casino: Gambling

    Don't forget to bring your passport when entering the casino. You need to have it. I believe this prevents the South Korean community from participating. We...   more
  • CLUB DAY, Seoul

    16. CLUB DAY

    Location at Hongik University area. The Hongdae area is one of the most popular night life spots for Koreans and foreigners. The area has a thriving underground...   more
  • Gecko's Terrace: Popular Itaewon bar, Seoul

    17. Gecko's Terrace: Popular Itaewon bar

    Gecko's is one of the most popular bars in Itaewon. It attracts a lot of foreigners, ranging from Canadian English teachers to American G.I.'s from the nearby...   more
  • NORAEBANG, Seoul

    18. NORAEBANG

    A vital part of Korean nightlife is the Noraebang (singing rooms, Korean Karaoke) where you can sing (and maybe dance to the music as well) in a private room...   more
  • HAN RIVER CRUISE, Seoul

    19. HAN RIVER CRUISE

    Hangang Cruise is one of the best ways to enjoy the scenery around Hangan that flows through Seoul. Cool wind from the river, the surrounding scenery, which get...   more
  • The best site for pubs and clubs in Seoul, Seoul

    20. The best site for pubs and clubs in Seoul

    Searching for pubs and clubs in Seoul? In this case, I'd recommend to have a look at the tips of fellow VTer jburron. He has the best tips on nightlife in...   more
  • B1 ( B One): Good place to meet new people, Seoul

    21. B1 ( B One): Good place to meet new people

    I was alone once on the business trip, and I wanted to go out at night, so I was searching for a place that is easy to find, not-so-wild, and has some quantity...   more
  • Bungalow Bar: Sand in my shoes, Seoul

    22. Bungalow Bar: Sand in my shoes

    I was taken there by my Korean friend, and the first thing that surprised me was that before we entered the actual room, he told me that I ll have to take my...   more
  • N SEOULTOWER, Seoul

    23. N SEOULTOWER

    Standing at the top of Mt. Namsan in the heart of Seoul, N Seoul Tower provides the city’s highest viewpoint. It captures everything, from nature to cityscape,...   more
  • referred to as "Butterfly" korean~ ³ªºñµµ²ÉÀ̾ú´Ù: cool place to chill out, Seoul

    24. referred to as "Butterfly" korean~ ³ªºñµµ²ÉÀ̾ú´Ù: cool place to chill out

    This place is a cool spot to chill out with friends or to take someone on a date. It's pretty special and origional for Korea. It's romantic, relaxing and...   more
  • Visit the Myeong Dong area at night, Seoul

    25. Visit the Myeong Dong area at night

    Visit the Myeong Dong area at night. This is a very popular and crowded place for young people and it has a lot of stores and restaurants, especially at night....   more

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